CVE-2005-0054
First published: Mon May 02 2005(Updated: )
Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to spoof a less restrictive security zone and execute arbitrary code via an HTML page containing URLs that contain hostnames that have been double hex encoded, which are decoded twice to generate a malicious hostname, aka the "URL Decoding Zone Spoofing Vulnerability."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6-windows_server_2003_sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.01 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-039A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/580299
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110796851002781&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19214
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3586
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3196
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3060
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1736
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1308
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-014
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0054?
CVE-2005-0054 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
How can I mitigate CVE-2005-0054?
To mitigate CVE-2005-0054, users should upgrade to a more secure version of Internet Explorer or apply appropriate patches from Microsoft.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2005-0054?
CVE-2005-0054 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6, particularly on Windows Server 2003 SP1.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-0054 facilitate?
CVE-2005-0054 facilitates URL spoofing attacks that allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Is it safe to use Internet Explorer after CVE-2005-0054?
It is not safe to use older versions of Internet Explorer after CVE-2005-0054 until adequate security measures are implemented.
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